Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees October 10, 2022, Regular Board Meeting intended to provide information about board decisions in a timely manner. It is not the official record. The recorded live stream of the meeting is available here.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Dr. French recognized the Caldwell Youth Forum. Students from Caldwell High School and other area high schools came together to celebrate an exchange of ideas, ideals, and forward thinking to further advance established initiatives pertaining to campus culture. The Caldwell Youth Forum will be presenting to the Board in November.

Trustees also heard from Abigail Aguirre, Senior at Canyon Springs High School. She shared her plans for after high school and upcoming events happening on campus.

PATRON INPUT

• Tammy Dittenber expressed her appreciation for the Trustees and the work the District is doing for the students of Caldwell.

CONSENT AGENDA

The Board approved the following items:

• Approval of Minutes for the Executive Session and Regular Board Meeting – September 12, 2022
• Approval of Minutes for the Board Work Session - September 26, 2022
• Financials
• Personnel Report
• Surplus
• Field Trip(s)
• Student Handbooks
• West Ada School District Agreement
• Activity Budget Accounts
• Caldwell High School Baseball: Synthetic Turf Proposal

INFORMATION ITEMS

• Plant Facility Report
• CFEO Financial Update
• CSD Calendar and Important Dates

REGULAR AGENDA

• Community Schools - Hortensia Hernandez, Community Schools Coordinator, provided Trustees with an update on the Community Schools Program in the Caldwell School District. The program recently expanded to include two more schools, Washington and Lincoln Elementary. Community Schools help identify opportunities and barriers for students and families which help to connect them with the community resources that will best meet their needs. Trustees had the opportunity to hear from the Community Schools Liaisons, teachers, and families. 
• COVID-19 School Operation Plan for 2022-2023 - Trustees reviewed recent COVID-19 data and information provided by Southwest District Health.
• Future Agenda Items - Trustees did not discuss any future agenda items. 

POLICY DEVELOPMENT/ADOPTION

Proposed Policies:

• Policy 1105 Caldwell School District Trustee Zones
• Policy 1420 Trustee Expenses to replace Policy 226
• Policy 2150 Copyright replacing Policy 661
• Policy 2150P Copyright Compliance
• Policy 2410 504 to replace 684 and 686
• Policy 2410P 504 Procedures 
• Policy 2700 High School Graduation Requirements
• Policy 2700P High School Graduation Requirements Procedures
• Policy 3345 Use of Restraint to replace Policy 553
• Policy 4105 Public Participation in  Board Meeting
• Policy 5350 Release from Contract
• Policy 5360 Employee Dress and Appearance
• Policy 8110 Safety Busing
• Policy 8120 Bus Routes, Stops, Non-Transportation Zones, and Safety

The Board approved the following Policy to Rescind:

• Policy 476 Grievance Procedure for Non-Certified Employees was replaced by Policy 4120 in October 2021
• Rescind Policy 5210 Administrative Leave - approved May 11, 2020.  Policy 5130 Administrative leave was approved June 13, 2022 and supersedes policy 5210 as per policy 1313 
• Rescind Policy 610.2 High School Graduation - Alternative Plan for Demonstrating Proficiency - Based on IDEA, all students must meet IDAPA Rule 08.02.03.105 in order to receive a diploma
• Rescind Policy 610.2 Exhibit A - Alternative Plan

The Board approved the following Errata Revisions: 

• Policy 3355 Board of Review

The Board approved the following First Reading:

• Policy 1705 Request for Waiver replacing Policy 280
• Policy 2585 Therapy Dogs
• Policy 3330 Student Discipline - up for review

Trustees voted to table the following policy:

• Policy 2340 Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom - revision

The Board approved the following the Second and Final Reading:

• Policy 1303 Policies and Procedures to Review Annually
• Policy 3255 Student Dress (Up for Revision)

INFORMATION ONLY

• October 10, 2022 - Indigenous Peoples Day
• October 13, 2022 - End of First Quarter
• October 24-27, 2022 - Parent Conference Week
• October 28, 2022 - No School
• November 9 - 11, 2022 - ISBA Convention at the Coeur d'Alene Resort

ADJOURNMENT

The Board of Trustees will meet again on Monday, October 24, 2022, at 6:00 pm for a Board Work Session at the Caldwell District Office, Vernon DeMark Board Room, 1502 Fillmore, Caldwell, Idaho, 83605.